USF President Moez Limayem visits CBCS | We were honored to host USF President Moez Limayem at CBCS last week as part of his university-wide listening tour. | | Congratulations, Spring 2026 graduates! | We are proud to recognize a few outstanding students from the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences. | |
Faculty and staff honored at Length of Service recognition event
CBCS celebrated colleagues marking career milestones at USF on Tuesday afternoon. The 70 honorees recognized at the ceremony represent an impressive collective 935 years of service. Read more.
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CBCS recognizes outstanding faculty and staff at assembly
Congratulations to the faculty and staff who were honored at the Spring 2026 Faculty and Staff Assembly for their contributions to the growth and success of the college:
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Employee Recognition Award: Emily Maxwell (Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders) and Allie Montoya (Dean's Office)
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Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award: Lori Hall, PhD (Department of Criminology)
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Outstanding Faculty Graduate Mentor Award: Tammy Smith, PhD, CRC (Department of Child and Family Studies)
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Faculty Outstanding Research Award: Michelle Arnold, AuD, PhD (Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders)
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Faculty Outstanding Service Award: Linda Callejas, PhD (Department of Child and Family Studies)
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Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Award: Charity Lewis, MA (School of Aging Studies)
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Outstanding Graduate Student Research Award: Jessica Yauk, MGS (School of Aging Studies)
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Sign language interpreting students make marine science accessible at Remake Learning Days
The "Ocean Odyssey" program engaged elementary and middle school students in hands-on exploration of marine life along the Tampa-Sarasota coast. Read more.
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CIBR Lab showcases work at USF Undergraduate Research Conference
Thirteen undergraduate student researchers from the Cybercrime Interdisciplinary Behavioral Research Laboratory (CIBR Lab) presented on a range of topics, including phishing victimization, cybersecurity behaviors, AI technology and emerging digital threats. Read more.
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School of Aging Studies announces student and community awards
Each year, the School of Aging Studies hosts its annual Preceptors and Awards Reception, honoring its scholarship recipients, along with the donors, instructors and community partners who provide vital support to its programs. Read more.
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NCPMI hosts national conference on social-emotional development in early education
The National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI) hosted its annual National Training Institute on Effective Practices: Addressing Challenging Behavior from April 7–10 in Tampa. The sold-out conference drew more than 1,000 attendees from all 50 states and two countries. More than half of the participants were first-time attendees. Read more.
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Applied Behavior Analysis program well represented at state conference
Students and faculty from the Applied Behavior Analysis program attended the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis Conference. The conference, which marked its 10th anniversary, welcomed students, faculty, clinicians and researchers from across Florida. Read more.
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Successful dissertations and doctoral candidacy
Congratulations to the CBCS students who successfully defended their doctoral dissertations this semester, as well as those who were admitted into doctoral candidacy. Read more.
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WRHI
Palmetto Mornings
"'The last couple of years has been very shocking, the number of assassination attempts. We haven't had many before that ... you see the video and think 'wow, how'd they let this happen?' Well, the system worked."
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Kapolowicz, M. R., Montazeri, V., Brunelle, D. L., Krause, J. C., & Assmann, P. F. (2026). Generalization of repetition-based segregation with novel sounds and nonsense speech. JASA Express Letters, 6(4).
https://doi.org/10.1121/10.0043223
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Roth, A. R., Jarin, J. N., Railey, A. F., Peng, S., Fekete, M., & Qu, T. (2026). Enrollment and compliance in an ecological momentary assessment study of later life. Field Methods, 0(0).
https://doi.org/10.1177/1525822X261444809
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Call for Papers
Submission deadline: July 1
The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research, in partnership with the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce, invites submissions for a special issue focused on Strengthening the Behavioral Health Workforce: Research, Innovation and Policy. Learn more.
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2026 Forensic Evaluation and Juvenile Justice Virtual Workshop
June 4-5 | Virtual | Register
Offered by the Department of Behavioral Health Science and Practice, the 2026 Continuing Education Forensic Training Workshop for Mental Health Professionals will focus on conducting forensic evaluations for juveniles involved in the legal system. Continuing education credits are available for Florida-licensed clinical social workers, licensed mental health counselors and psychologists.
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From Research to Action: The Florida Behavioral Health Workforce Summit
Sept. 10-11 | Marshall Student Center | Register
Join the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce for our inaugural summit aimed at translating research into action to grow, retain and innovate Florida’s workforce. From researchers and service providers to policymakers, educators, students and more, this summit brings every voice in the continuum together. Continuing education credits available.
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Research Study Opportunity
Are you a student or employee who wants to learn how to play piano? You may be eligible to participate in a research study. Interested? Contact Madelyn Mercado at mercadom30@usf.edu.
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Adding News, Events, and Publications to the CBCS Website and Newsletter
If you have news/events or recent/upcoming publications you would like posted on the CBCS website and/or in the Communique newsletter, send the details and any attachments to CBCS Marketing (CBCSMarketing@usf.edu). Please send all newsletter submissions no later than Thursday for inclusion in the following week's newsletter.
Be sure to include all pertinent information (title, date, times, location, event description, and contact information) in editable digital text format. Articles included in the CBCS Communiqué may be disseminated to USF Media outlets and/or beyond.
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